A Tuesday Battle for 1st Place: A Q&A with Madtown Badgers
Looking ahead to Tuesday’s matchup between Michigan State and Wisconsin, Cole Brown of fellow Bloguin site Madtown Badgers had some questions to ask about Michigan State. The Spartans were boosted in the rankings following their victory Saturday over the Buckeyes and are now at 11th in the country according to the coaches poll. The Badgers are 13-5 but 4-1 in the B1G...
Transfer Kearney quickly swayed by ASU visit
By Hod Rabino
DevilsDigest.com
After deciding to transfer out of Michigan State, Brandan Kearney planned to embark on a tour of a few schools before he settled on the program of his choice. As it turns out, the first stop on that circuit was the team he ultimately chose. Earlier this week, Kearney talked to Devils Digest about his decision to be part of the Arizona State program...
Kearney to join ASU's basketball program
After deciding to transfer out of Michigan State, Brandan Kearney planned to embark on a tour of a few schools before he settled on the program of his choice. As it turns out, the first stop on that circuit was the team he ultimately chose. On Sunday night Kearney talked to Devils Digest about his decision to be part of the Sun Devil program.
Kearney to transfer from Mich. State
Michigan State guard Brandan Kearney has decided to transfer.
Coach Tom Izzo says Kearney came back from Christmas break and told him he was going to try to find a place where he could play a larger role. Kearney says in a statement that he wishes his teammates the best and he's thankful for his opportunity with the Spartans.
The 6-foot-5 Kearney is averaging 2.3 points per...
Sophmore guard Kearney leaving Spartans
EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo announced Friday afternoon that sophomore guard Brandan Kearney, an All-State selection at Detroit Southeastern High, has decided to leave the program and will transfer to another school.
Brandan Kearney came back from Christmas break and informed me it was in his best interests to pursue other avenues in his basketball...
Michigan State Basketball: Sophomore Brandan Kearney to transfer
EAST LANSING — While the timing is more of a shock than the act itself, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo announced today after the Spartans practice that sophomore Brandan Kearney will transfer from MSU.
The 6-foot-5 guard from Southeastern High School in Detroit said this in his statement to MSU:
“I’m thankful to Michigan State and the basketball program for the opportunity...
No. 13 Spartans' big men key to success
EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State will be solid in the backcourt if Keith Appling, Gary Harris and Travis Trice can stay healthy. There are no doubts there. Though, how much Denzel Valentine and Brandan Kearney contribute off the bench remains to be seen.
What will determine whether these Spartans are just good or become great will depend on the bigs, as State coach Tom Izzo calls...
Michigan St. tops Louisiana-Lafayette
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is getting tired of his team's generous nature and giving spirit over the holidays.
The No. 15 Spartans (5-1) committed 20 turnovers, 14 in the second half, and barely survived a 63-60 scare from Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday.
''Our guys are going to be great citizens when they get done with basketball, because the Christmas season is lasting...
Michigan State basketball: Spartans survive scare
On Saturday, the 15th ranked Michigan State basketball team welcomed Louisiana-Lafayette to the Breslin Center in what would be the Spartans fourth game in the last eight days.
Michigan State was once again playing very thin at the guard position with both Gary Harris and Travis Trice sitting out of another game.
In this game, the Spartans once again got off to another slow start...
No. 15 Michigan St. 63, Louisiana-Lafayette 60
Keith Appling scored 19 points to help sluggish Michigan State survive a scare and beat Louisiana-Lafayette 63-60 on Sunday.
Appling, who has scored at least 17 points in every game except one this season, was 4 for 11 from the field. But he made other plays at key times, hitting 10 free throws and adding six rebounds and five assists for the No. 15 Spartans (5-1).
He also had...
Michigan State survives scare from Lafayette
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Keith Appling scored 19 points to help sluggish Michigan State survive a scare and beat Louisiana-Lafayette 63-60 on Sunday.
Appling, who has scored at least 17 points in every game except one this season, was 4 for 11 from the field. But he made other plays at key times, hitting 10 free throws and adding six rebounds and five assists for the No. 15 Spartans...
Michigan State basketball: Spartans struggle in win
For the most part, St. Cloud State sophomore Kevin Levandoski is a typical Division II college basketball player. Last year as a freshman, the 6’0” guard played about 8 minutes a game appearing in 28 of 29 games for the Huskies. Although he averaged only 1.4 points a game last season, this year with another year of experience under his belt, it appears that this year he will...
Monday's Mailbag (July 30)
Looking for something new, I decided to give you guys -- my readers -- the chance to ask questions about MSU football and basketball. So, here are the questions you asked and my responses:
Any new commitments coming? -- Ben (@bennyv7684)Cass Tech's Dennis Finley could commit to MSU soon at a much needed position -- offensive tackle. (Fox Sports Photo)
I would have told you...
Little things make big difference for MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. His team was fighting for survival in the NCAA tournament Sunday, but Michigan State freshman guard Brandan Kearney was on the bench in tears after making some mental mistakes and being taken out of the game.
Draymond Green, the Spartans senior captain, said Monday that he talked with Kearney about the situation following the victory over Saint Louis.
I just...
Little things make big difference for MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. His team was fighting for survival in the NCAA tournament Sunday, but Michigan State freshman guard Brandan Kearney was on the bench in tears after making some mental mistakes and being taken out of the game.
Draymond Green, the Spartans senior captain, said Monday that he talked with Kearney about the situation following the victory over Saint Louis.
I just...
Izzo: 'We have a very athletic region'
COLUMBUS, Ohio Athletes, athletes, athletes.
Thats what Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sees when he looks around at the other teams in the West Region with the No. 1 seed Spartans.
From No. 2 seed Missouri to No. 3 Marquette to No. 4 Louisville to No. 8 Memphis, Michigan State is likely going to have to deal with these types of tenacious, up-tempo opponents to reach the Final Four...
Izzo: 'We have a very athletic region'
COLUMBUS, Ohio Athletes, athletes, athletes.
Thats what Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sees when he looks around at the other teams in the West Region with the No. 1 seed Spartans.
From No. 2 seed Missouri to No. 3 Marquette to No. 4 Louisville to No. 8 Memphis, Michigan State is likely going to have to deal with these types of tenacious, up-tempo opponents to reach the Final Four...
Branden Dawson’s injury adds a dent in MSU Spartans’ depth
He clutched his knee and grimaced.
With the help of trainers, MSU freshman freak athlete Branden Dawson limped to the bench only to see his freshman campaign sidelined during the most crucial part of the season.
While we see ACL injuries far too much in the college game, the lingering after effects for the individual are the primary focus, and rightfully so, but what does Dawson’s...
MSU Basketball: U of M Wins in Thriller
It is the afternoon after the game, and I am still catching my breath from last night. The Michigan/Michigan State game had runs, twists and turns, and a last second shot that did not fall. You can’t ask for much more excitement than that.
Full marks to the Wolverines; they got it done in crunch time, and Michigan State didn’t. Trey Burke was the best player on the floor...
Michigan Basketball: Wolverines upend Spartans in thriller, 60-59
The Michigan Wolverines basketball team (15-4, 5-2) started off strong and came back late to grab a big rivalry win over the #9 ranked Michigan State Spartans (15-4, 4-2), by a final score of 60-59.
The crowd in Ann Arbor was absolutely rocking as Michigan took a 7-point lead into halftime. Both teams traded big runs in the opening frame. After a 6 point spurt by Michigan, the Spartans...
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